Second Rate Film School

Ah Halloween time! If you're like me and millions of other 90s-00s Kids you're likely to have many nostalgic memories of Nickelodeon this time of year! From the bumpers, to the specials and more: Nickelodeon did Halloween right! This marathon of our past videos also serves as a highlight of frequent guest star Director & Writer Peter Lauer! Peter wrote & directed the infamous "Banned" Nick Flick "Cry Baby Lane" & directed I think the best Halloween Nickelodeon Episode ever "Halloweenie"! So join Peter and a whole slate of special guests as we hear behind the scenes stories, & take a look at never before seen production materials!   Video Index: 0:00:00-0:01:43 - Witty Intro & new clips of Peter! 0:01:43-1:04:48 - Cry Baby Lane - Oral History: Part 1 - The making of/review of the Movie 1:04:48-1:36:23 - Cry Baby Lane - Oral History: Part 2 - Reaction/Banishment & Rediscovery 1:36:23-2:28:00 - Adventures of Pete & Pete "Halloweenie" Commentary Feat Series Creators 2:28:00-2:52:27 - Adventures of Pete & Pete "Halloweenie" Original Story Board Comparison 2:52:27-3:26:27 - Interview with Peter on his directing style, using original "Halloweenie" Production materials.   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/zvw2HznDvbk

The story of the Blair Witch didn't end with those three filmmakers in the woods... For the first time ever, the untold stories of the Legend of the Blair Witch has been revealed In 1991 a Wiccan Coven based in Baltimore was tasked with cleansing the evil forces haunting the woods of Burkittsville Maryland. Overly Cocky & underprepared, they're about to find out who the woods belong to… Like the music in this? Check out Composer Denis Nadeau's Site & Soundcloud for more! https://www.denisnadeaucomposer.com https://soundcloud.com/dennado More Blair Witch Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deMjKV6i4Dx1RHSL7Yaqi2fG More Motion Comics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePCKBevuS9LnX_d6rsFK1v3 Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/-ceF8fY2O8Y

Journey back to the middle of Nowhere for the final part of our oral history for Courage the Cowardly Dog! Today we cover troubles with the network, recasting issues, the perfection of the series finale & the legacy of the show! Joining us again are Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein! So sit back and relax, as we close out this massive retrospective!   Full Retrospective Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deP2w3acuCc3NBaLM_eMDnmj Full Interviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deMzJXTUn7ioDgpxdneacD6y Marty's Socials: https://www.cameo.com/martygrabstein https://www.facebook.com/MartyGrabsteinCourage/ https://www.instagram.com/martygrabstein/?hl=en   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/2gKRf2WmX4c

In 1993 as The Simpsons were dominating Pop Culture, Bongo Comics launched "Simpsons Comics" bringing America's favorite Yellow Family to the comic book store! To help grow the new line, Bongo created several spin offs related to the world of "The Simpsons" & thus we were introduced to Bart Simpson's Favorite Superhero: Radioactive Man!   In "Dr. Crab's Commie Comics" Radioactive man faces off against the evils of the comic industry! An insightful parody of the real life investigations into comics, you'll be laughing as you learn how ridiculous the concept was!   Check out the Further Adventures of Radioactive Man:    • Motion Comics     Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com   Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/-lMlHzUTaZ4?si=anSSjRWg2YPBpNCW

Welcome back to the middle of Nowhere for the second part of our oral history for Courage the Cowardly Dog! Today we cover fan favorite episodes like Freaky Fred, The Mask, Last of the Starmakers and more! Joining us again are Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein! So sit back and relax, and enjoy the making of these iconic episodes!   Full Retrospective Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deP2w3acuCc3NBaLM_eMDnmj   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com   Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/gBJVVgTkFRk

Friend of the show Peter Lauer returns, this time to discuss the process behind directing an episode of the Nickelodeon classic: 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete'. We discuss the crafting of the storyboards, multiple revisions, issues shooting, deleted subplots, and more!   Production Documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t3lOhec5c6a1XHqMOeL2NyGZK-nqtu4T?usp=share_link Storyboard Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/aVY57UIYWSo Halloweenie Commentary Track with the Crew - https://youtu.be/RLHptCOOtdY?si=samlwDbucdKrscf1 Cry Baby Lane: An Oral History - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deN7ZXjCXuiLDgV_Mc7WtXA5&si=LU6Vyp_YlhKpOLwS Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, our site & on Social Media   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/aVY57UIYWSo

Spooktober continues with friend of the show Lance Falk returning to do a commentary on his 2000 film Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders! So join us as we reminisce about this Scoobtastic classic with: Shaggy's first real love interest, hints for future Scooby Movies, hidden jokes revealed and more!   Previous Episode with Lance: https://youtu.be/dVBjf_JnTYw Scooby Related Content: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOr2zoMEAJnRTWQZ2NJTewU&si=wJL_56KDsEgouIoh   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media! YouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725?si=45EWUGXakz7NSv8o Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/97i27Aaw7mM

Come out to the middle of Nowhere as we discuss the history of Courage the Cowardly Dog in the first of a three part retrospective! Joining us is Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein!   Full Retrospective Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deP2w3acuCc3NBaLM_eMDnmj   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, PYOutube, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/9CCfO_QSNC4

Note: For the Full Motion Comic, visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9CCfO_QSNC4 In 1993 as The Simpsons were dominating Pop Culture, Bongo Comics launched "Simpsons Comics" bringing America's favorite Yellow Family to the comic book store! To help grow the new line, Bongo created several spin offs related to the world of "The Simpsons" & thus we were introduced to Bart Simpson's Favorite Superhero: Radioactive Man! So after earning $100 from back breaking work for Mrs. Glick, I picked up this puppy from Android's Dungeon! Ripping it out of its mylar to bring you the first full motion comic of the “Origin of Radioactive Man”! Stay tuned for the further Adventures of Radioactive Man & other great content!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725/channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/dVBjf_JnTYw

Like Zoinks! Today we are joined by the animation renascence man Lance Falk! Lance's nearly 40 years in the animation industry has spanned beloved franchises like Jonny Quest, the Flintstones, Swat Kats and of course Scooby-Doo! Join Lance and I as we discuss the making of the legendary late 90s- early 2000's Scooby-Doo Movies, animation greats and the evolution of America's favorite dog! Scooby-Doo Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOr2zoMEAJnRTWQZ2NJTewU Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

On October 9th 1994, Nickelodeon aired the Halloween Episode of their legendary series The Adventures of Pete & Pete: Halloweenie. Now 28 years later experience this Nick Classic with a brand new commentary track with Series' Creators Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi and returning Guest Stars Peter Lauer & John Inwood! From being chased out of the town they filmed in, crazy stunts, Iggy Pop and more, we cover it all!   If you enjoyed this, we think you may like these: Cry Baby Lane Retrospective: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deN7ZXjCXuiLDgV_Mc7WtXA5 Nickelodeon Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOTSR6cMPAJJ37V55YgWZOC Halloween Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePx9UV_RR817iQYqP6iToai Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Well the final episode of one of the greatest TV Shows has come and gone. What did we think? Well, I guess we kinda just gave it away. Opps. Either way listen as we discuss the finale of Better Call Saul, it's ranking in the Breaking Bad Universe & it's overall place in Television history! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Fresh off of marathoning every (ok almost) Batman movie, today we're discussing The Batman (2022)! We discuss this new interpretation of Batman from his more humble origins, the kickass Batmobile chase & the future of a possible franchise for this incarnation! Finally we debate it's overall standing with in the Pantheon of Batman movies! Previous Batman Episode: https://youtu.be/f15rSyjTIb0   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/eeCc77rl2XA

Join Jake & I as we discuss Scream (2022) and how it compares with the rest of the franchise! From pre-viewing predictions, to post viewing breakdown, reactions & hopes for future installments! Commentary Track for Scream (1996): https://youtu.be/AnXbW8hHYKY Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/fcAZzf1jgy0

To Sync: There will be a 10 second countdown to press play as the 20th Century Fox Logo fades in. Today we're back to commentate on the single most badass CHRISTMAS movie of all time: Die Hard! From it's novel origins, to it's ever growing number of sequels, we cover it all! Christmas Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePff8-QNfQpVcejJeGSbz_J Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com     Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/fcAZzf1jgy0

To Sync: There will be a 20 second countdown to press play as the North Pole Village fades in. Today I'm joined by Famaliar Faces Creator CR! We'll be covering the Rankin Bass Classic 'The Year Without a Santa Claus'! Join us as we discuss the iconic Miser Brothers Songs, the weird sequels and live action remake nobody remembers as well as the legacy of Rankin Bass & the world of Christmas specials as a whole! CR!'s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FamiliarFacesChannel Christmas Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePff8-QNfQpVcejJeGSbz_J Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Part One: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-369dv-11093d2   Today we wrap up our Oral History of Cry Baby Lane: The Movie too scary for Nickelodeon! Joining me again as my guests are Executive Producer, Writer & Director Peter Lauer, Executive Producer & Writer Bob Mittenthal & Director of Photography John Inwood! In this part we exam in the movie's banishment, rediscovery & legacy 21 years on! Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

We're back for the final time ever (maybe?) with my Sister as we cover the 13th Treehouse of Horror Episode! Is it the best one yet or lackluster? Watch to find out! We also discuss our feelings on the first 13 Years of this Tradition and our overall favorites and least favorite segments! Let us know if you want this to become a yearly tradition & maybe it will! Anyhow, have a Happy Halloween! To Sync before the episode there will be a five second count down. For Disney+ users in the Halloween Section on the app, there is a bucket where all of the Treehouse of Horror episodes are!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

To Sync: There will be a ten second countdown to press play as the Mirimax logo fades in.   Today we commemorate 25 years of Scream! Jake & I discuss what makes this one of the best slasher, horror & mystery movies of all time! From the legendary intro with Drew Barrymore, the stellar casting, writing & Directing from the legendary Wes Craven, we cover it all! Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com    

We're back today with my sister as we cover Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Episodes 10-12! Join us as we discuss Werewolf Flanders clashing with a Super Crisp loving Homer, a segment with Killer Dolphins that I thought was a parody of Jaws, a Parody of Harry Potter before the franchise became overplayed! To Sync before each episode will be a five second count down. For Disney+ users in the Halloween Section on the app, there is a bucket where all of the Treehouse of Horror episodes are! Playlist of Other Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Commentaries: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOCs8Wrn3s1hqVtCmUH7xUL    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Today we're examining the history behind the Nickelodeon movie, that was so scary it was only aired once: Cry Baby Lane! My Guests today are Executive Producer, Writer & Director Peter Lauer, Executive Producer & Writer Bob Mittenthal & Director of Photography John Inwood. So join us as we discuss the making of the movie Nick doesn't want you to see!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

My sister is back on the show as we cover Parts 7-9 today of The Simpsons Tree House of Horror! From the much less toxic Clin-ton Years, Marge's First Starring role, & a killer hair day! We cover it all To Sync before each episode will be a five second count down. For Disney+ users in the Halloween Section on the app, there is a bucket where all of the Treehouse of Horror episodes are! Playlist of Other Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Commentaries: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOCs8Wrn3s1hqVtCmUH7xUL  Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

My sister returns as we continue our month long Treehouse of Horror Commentary tracks, as we cover Parts 4-6 today! From Ned Flanders as the Devil to No TV & No Beer Makes Homer go something something, and Weird 3D Homer we cover it all! To Sync before each episode will be a five second count down. For Disney+ users in the Halloween Section on the app, there is a bucket where all of the Treehouse of Horror episodes are! Playlist of Other Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Commentaries: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOCs8Wrn3s1hqVtCmUH7xUL Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com  

To Sync: Press Play as the Artisan Logo fades up from black Today I'm joined by Blair Witch Production Designer Ben Rock & 8 Days in the Woods: The Making of the Blair Witch Project writer Matt Blazi to discuss the infamous sequel that came out approximately 48 hours after the original! We discuss the good, the bad & the very weird that came from this deconstruction of the previous year's mega hit film! Previous Blair Witch Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deMjKV6i4Dx1RHSL7Yaqi2fG Check out Ben's Book Video Palace here: https://www.amazon.com/Video-Palace-Eyeless-Collected-Stories/dp/1982156449?fbclid=IwAR18bjkOTIhTuVHLQLvSTFLvsO-nj5BXiBsLe9rBuY8Eyy8FiTnD1GPr1_4 & here: https://www.darkdel.com/store/p1825/Available_Now%3A_Video_Palace%3A_In_Search_of_the_Eyeless_Man_HB.html?fbclid=IwAR3vhSNzDFdyXQjhqT_D6coWSWHBukQtw2b-HnUylAegupaM4y3T1yoXPUI#/ Check out Matt's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Woods-Making-Blair-Project/dp/1697213499 Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Today my special guest star is my (older) sister who will join me for the rest of the month as we do commentaries for the first 13 Treehouse of Horror specials, but today we're going all the way back to the start, with the first three episodes! To Sync before each episode will be a five second count down. For Disney+ users in the Halloween Section on the app, there is a bucket where all of the Treehouse of Horror episodes are!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Today we're joined the stars of the 2006 Reality show: Who Wants to Be a Superhero? This slice of Pre-MCU Superhero Pop Culture was Hosted by Stan Lee and may be the most fascinating/most confusing reality show ever made! In Part 1 we cover the first half of the season ranging topics from creating their characters to controversial eliminations. Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Today we sit down with series creator Mitchell Kriegman as we commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Nickelodeon Classic: Clarissa Explains it All! From creating the show, to the stories behind the classic theme song, failed spin offs, merchandise & more! We EXPLAIN IT ALL in our in-depth view at one of the shows that put Nickelodeon on the Map! Mitchell's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Cant-Explain-Clarissa-Novel/dp/1250046548 Clarissa VHS Commercials & Bumpers: https://youtu.be/Id4peQ0l5Go   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/wke98ajaXpM

Today we are joined by animation director Gary Trousdale! A mainstay of the animation industry for decades, Gary directed some of your favorite movies, including: Beauty & the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame & Atlantis: The Lost Empire! Each of these movies are celebrating milestone anniversaries, (turning 30, 25 & 20 Years old respectively) this year, & we're gonna talk about them! So sit back & relax as Gary walks us through the making of these classics!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

To Sync: Press play when the Mirimax logo fades up. Jacob is excited to be part of the show again! Yes, today we take a look at the sequel to the first Bionicle movie that Jake & Andrew barely remember watching! So join us as Jacob explains the interesting yet confusing history of this series, while Jake & Andrew silently nod while making Rudy Giuliani jokes!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Shortly after the release of 'The Blair Witch Project' Oni Comics released 5 comics that explored and expanded the canon of the hit film. Join '8 Days in the Woods' author Matt Blazi as we analyze these seemingly forgotten stories & decide if they should stay that way!   Check out Matt's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Woods-Making-Blair-Project/dp/1697213499   Previous Blair Witch Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deMjKV6i4Dx1RHSL7Yaqi2fG Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Join us as we do a dive into all of the theatrically released Batman Movies to discuss them in-depth & determine which is the Best Batman Movie! From Adam West to Christian Bale, the silliness of Tommy Lee Jones as Two Face to Heath Ledger's Joker, we cover it all! Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

To Sync: We're watching Episode 9 "Unemployment: Part 2 (or Theory of the Leisure Ass)". Press play after the countdown & music fade into the title card. Series Creator & writer Bill Oakley joins us to discuss the Cult Hit show Mission Hill! From its untimely cancellation, jokes that went over my head as a kid, & the proposed spin off "Gus & Wally"! We also discuss his time on The Simpsons, writing the eternally Memeable "Steamed Hams" & Who Really Shot Mr. Burns! So sit back & enjoy our discussion on this slice of the 90s that's still just as relevant today! Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/kWJijgUWkRc

Today we explore the fascinating & undeniably Wacky History of these direct to Happy Meal VHS tapes that McDonalds put simultaneously a lot of & not enough effort into! It's time for a Wacky Adventure of Ronald McDonald!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Today we're joined again by "Other Brother Daryl" John Voldstad! From his immigration to America, to education on the London Stages, Ghostbusters, Leprechaun & of course Newhart, we discuss it all! So mosey over to the Minute Man Cafe, sit back & relax!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com 

It's the 30th Anniversary of Ghost, so of Course we're talking about Home Alone! Join us as we discuss this little film that could, it's bad sequels & terrible rip offs! Merry Christmas or whatever day you're watching this!   To Sync up: Press Play when 20th Century Fox Logo Fades up   To listen to more commentary tracks as they come out, make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Today we interview veteran character actor William Sanderson joins us to discuss his extensive career! From Newhart to Deadwood & True Blood! As well as discussing the Evolution of Larry, Daryl & Daryl & behind the scenes stories from his over 40 years in Show Business!   Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Yes-That-Guy-Rough-Tumble/dp/1543969127/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=william+sanderson&qid=1608062915&sr=8-1

Hi, we're Second Rate Film School & this is my guest star Daryl & my other Guest Star John Voldstad! For 8 seasons, John Voldstad played the silent Other Brother Daryl on the hit series Newhart! Today he joins us to discuss the phenomenon of Larry, Daryl & Daryl & this classic series in three episodes hand picked by the man himself! So check into the Stratford Inn & settle in for this 80s throwback! To Sync: There will be a five second countdown before each episode to prepare. Press play when you see the Newhart Logo fade up. 1:02-25:48: Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A-Mould'ring in the Grave | Season 1 Episode 2 25:54-49:37: The Prodigal Darryl | Season 3 Episode 21 49:42-1:14:06: This Blood's for You | Season 7 Episode 3

It's Time again for us to gush over Rankin & Bass Christmas Specials! Why? Well because it's Christmas!!! Today we're looking at Santa Claus is Comin' to Town which turns 50 this year! From an elderly Mickey Rooney playing a young man, to that Acid Trip Song that we all fast forwarded from, to the Rankin Bass Cinematic Universe, we cover it all! To Sync: Press Play as screen fades up from black onto the universal logo (if not watching official DVD or Stream, shame on you, Santa is watching, wait 24 seconds until starting).

Happy Thanksgiving! Given how much we loved Free Birds, we're doing something we've never done on this channel before, revisit a movie we've already done! From the sequels we got, to the ones we didn't & it's impact on cinema, we cover it all!   Original Air Date: November 26th 2020

Remember Free Birds? Of Course you don't! Today we dive into this odd attempt at creating a Thanksgiving Staple, that while coming out in 2015 feels like it came out in 2005! From confusing Owen Wilson for Luke Wilson, to our guesses of what's to come in the Free Birds Series, we discuss it all!   To Sync: Press play when Reel FX logo fades up   Original Air Date: November 10th 2020

We're back talking about again talking about The Blair Witch Project with Production Designer Ben Rock! From the creation of the legendary stickmen, to crafting the mockumentaries that preceded the movie, sequels, back lash & more! We cover it all!   Original Air Date: November 1st 2020

To wrap up this year's Halloween Season, we take a look at the John Carpenter Slasher Classic Halloween! Join us as we discus topics like series mainstay Donald Pleasence, to the varying qualty of the sequels & remakes! But above all, we also discuss the hit film Free Birds!   To Sync: Press Play as the Compass International Fades up   Original Air Date: October 31st 2020

Director Eduardo Sánchez joins Second Rate Film School again! This time to discuss the mythology, lore & legacy of The Blair Witch Project! From Comics, to Parodies & the infamous sequel that came out 48 hours after the original's release.   Original Air Date: October 15th 2020

It's October & you know what that means? Another Direct to Video Scooby-Doo Movie! This time we're celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Scooby-Doo & the Alien Invaders! Often considered the weakest of the Big Four Direct to Video Scooby Movies, we discuss the high points & the merits of it that may cause you to rethink that! From the great music, the Burger King toys, to spoilers for The 9th Gate & Head Office we discuss it all!   To Sync: Press Play as the Warner Bros. Logo fades up   Original Air Date: October 7th 2020

The Blair Witch Project Director Eduardo Sánchez joins Second Rate Film School to discuss how he created one of the highest-grossing films of 1999. In this new commentary track, we discuss the gorilla filmmaking that made the film a hit, the backlash & little known stories that all played a hand in making The Blair Witch Project.   To Sync: Press play when the Artisan Logo Fades up (unless your version has the Lionsgate logo, in that case, wait 21 seconds into the Lionsgate Logo).   Original Air Date: October 1st 2020

Well for the one year anniversary of Second Rate Film School, we decided to do the sequel to our first ever commentary, Scooby-Doo Return to Zombie Island! God we wish we hadn't! Yeah this is a bad one, so listen to us bash our heads against the wall discussing this lackluster cash in...   Original Air Date: September 7th 2020

We wrap up Stephen Sommers with his 2004 Monster flick Van Helsing! Join us as we discuss the potential this had for Universe Building VS what Universal tried with the Dark Universe & Jakes plans for a future Van Helsing Sequel that is sure to be made anytime now! To Sync: Press play when the Universal logo fades up.   Original Air Date: August 15th 2020

We continue the theme of Stephen SUMMERS, by commentating on 2001's The Mummy Returns! Join us as we discuss the movie's short comings & strengths when compared to it's predecessor! We also discuss the origin of The Rock's acting career & the legendarily bad CGI on his final form! To Sync: Press play when the Universal logo fades up.   Original Air Date: August 1st 2020

We're back & with our newest theme month of Stephen Sommers! Get it because his name sounds like the time of year? Regardless, we're also trying something new, by doing a general discussion of 1999's The Mummy! So you can sit back, enjoy & finally see our faces!   Original Air Date: July 15th 2020

It's time to steal the Declaration of Independence again! Today we're doing the Cage Classic National Treasure! Join us as we discuss Cage's career, his eccentricities, the weird DVD special features for the movie & the legacy of this franchise!   To Sync: Press play when the Disney logo fades up.   Original Air Date: July 1st 2020

It's time to throw Jacob a Bone by letting him finally pick the movie! So join us as Jacob becomes excited to discuss the Bionicle The Movie: Mask of Light & it's overall importance to the Lego Franchise, while Jake & Andrew slip into a coma! To Sync: Press play when the Mirimax logo fades up.   Original Air Date: June 15th 2020